2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda HR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | HR-V | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
